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Weather & Climate in Malargüe, Argentina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Malargüe experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 337 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 21.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 20.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,669 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
43°F Jul (6°C)
| Annual Average | 55.3°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 337 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,669 ft (1,423 m) |
| Area | 26.8 sq mi (69.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -35.4779°N, 69.5852°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Mendoza |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,755 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Aug 28, 2004 | 67 km ESE of Teno, Chile | M6.5 | 92 km | 5 km |
| Mar 5, 1999 | 110 km ESE of Machalí, Chile | M6.0 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 2012 | 86 km ESE of Colbún, Chile | M6.0 | 111 km | 8 km |
| Sep 30, 2002 | 42 km ESE of Molina, Chile | M5.3 | 117 km | 96 km |
| Feb 5, 1999 | 25 km SE of Teno, Chile | M5.3 | 134 km | 86 km |
| Jan 23, 2009 | 67 km N of Las Ovejas, Argentina | M5.2 | 150 km | 127 km |
| Jan 4, 2009 | 26 km ESE of Rengo, Chile | M5.1 | 145 km | 90 km |
| Sep 28, 2003 | 55 km E of Molina, Chile | M5.1 | 104 km | 106 km |
| May 5, 2002 | 31 km SSE of Molina, Chile | M5.0 | 137 km | 89 km |
| Jun 7, 2012 | 48 km SE of Colbún, Chile | M5.0 | 148 km | 6 km |
| Mar 4, 2010 | 105 km N of Barrancas, Argentina | M5.0 | 53 km | 35 km |
| Mar 30, 2005 | 30 km SE of Molina, Chile | M4.9 | 133 km | 90 km |
| Apr 5, 2001 | 44 km SE of Machalí, Chile | M4.9 | 132 km | 109 km |
| Aug 30, 2013 | 17 km ESE of Rengo, Chile | M4.9 | 150 km | 112 km |
| Oct 19, 1997 | 66 km NNW of Barrancas, Argentina | M4.9 | 113 km | 161 km |
| Mar 13, 2010 | 86 km E of Machalí, Chile | M4.9 | 150 km | 26 km |
| Feb 5, 1997 | 50 km ESE of Rengo, Chile | M4.9 | 120 km | 112 km |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 17 km ESE of Teno, Chile | M4.8 | 142 km | 100 km |
| Sep 19, 2004 | 57 km ESE of Chimbarongo, Chile | M4.8 | 101 km | 1 km |
| Jan 3, 1995 | 28 km E of Molina, Chile | M4.8 | 132 km | 90 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Infiernillo (49 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Infiernillo | Volcanic field | 3,007 m (9,865 ft) | -6890 | 49 km |
| Calabozos | Caldera | 3,508 m (11,509 ft) | Unknown | 83 km |
| Planchon-Peteroa | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,977 m (13,048 ft) | 2019 | 94 km |
| Atuel, Caldera del | Caldera | 5,189 m (17,024 ft) | Unknown | 101 km |
| Tinguiririca | Stratovolcano | 4,280 m (14,042 ft) | 1917 | 102 km |
| Maule, Laguna del | Caldera | 2,162 m (7,093 ft) | -50 | 104 km |
| Descabezado Grande | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,953 m (12,969 ft) | 1933 | 106 km |
| Azul, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,788 m (12,428 ft) | 1967 | 108 km |
| Payun Matru | Shield | 3,715 m (12,188 ft) | -5050 | 110 km |
| Palomo | Stratovolcano | 4,860 m (15,945 ft) | Unknown | 116 km |
| San Pedro-Pellado | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,621 m (11,880 ft) | Unknown | 127 km |
| Maipo | Caldera | 5,323 m (17,464 ft) | 1912 | 148 km |
| Domuyo | Stratovolcano | 4,702 m (15,427 ft) | Unknown | 150 km |
| Tromen | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,114 m (13,497 ft) | 1822 | 190 km |
| San Jose | Stratovolcano(es) | 6,070 m (19,915 ft) | 1960 | 190 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 43°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 45°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 49°F (10°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in |
Malargüe has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 43°F in July to 70°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 20.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.5").